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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10, Molecular Biology.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What characteristically induces many chromosome breaks?
(a) X Rays.
(b) Sonic booms.
(c) Nuclear division.
(d) Nuclear power.

2. Bacterial chromosomes contain little, if any what?
(a) Plasma membrane.
(b) Protein.
(c) Carbon.
(d) Chromatin.

3. How often did fruit flies give geneticists a new generation to study?
(a) Every 15 days.
(b) Every 10 days.
(c) Every 20 days.
(d) Every 5 days.

4. In 1944, a paper was published demonstrating that what provided the material basis for inheritance?
(a) Chromosomes.
(b) Maize studies.
(c) DNA.
(d) Fruit flies.

5. In what year was the term "genetics" coined?
(a) 1905.
(b) 1915.
(c) 1912.
(d) 1902.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the co-author with McClintock on the paper that provided conclusive evidence for the chromosomal basis of genetics?

2. When Barbara's father made an unofficial visit Frank Hanson concerning his daughter, he was currently working for what company as an industrial surgeon?

3. How much was the grant that the Rockefeller Foundation gave to Stadler in the mid-1930's?

4. Who was considered to be the severest critic in the field of genetics during Barbara's time in the field?

5. How many parts are in the process of transposition?

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